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6 Posters to Hang in your Writing Room to Motivate Your Ass
Let’s be real — we don’t always feel inspired to sit down and write. We know we love writing, and we know we have to…
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Hey. Hey, you.
A note to encourage you: Say yes to new opportunities. New friendships. New lyrics and movements. Say no to naysayers. Say no to that angry little…
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Song Idea: Find Real Stories on StoryCorps.com
This is SUCH a cool project. StoryCorps is an organization that has collected over 50,000 interviews and narratives, as told by the Americans who lived…
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On Being Ready, and Never Really Feeling Ready
A couple weeks ago, I was invited by a friend to play in his writers round at the Bluebird Café. I was going to perform in a…
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How You Know You’re on the Right Track
You’re tired all the time. There aren’t enough hours in the day. You’ll always feel guilty, like you should be doing something “productive” with every…
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“The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows” is your New Inspiration for Sad Songs
Y’all know I love me some sad songs. It’s what got me started writing. If you’re into ballads the way I am, then you’re going…
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Inspiring Writer’s Rooms We Want in our Own Homes
My writing room is my sanctuary. Unfortunately, right now it’s also the laundry room, the studio, my fiance’s office, my office, and a guest room when needed.…
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Paying Your Dues, Gracefully
This past weekend was my birthday, and my amazing boyfriend took me to see the Blue Sky Riders play at the Cumberland Caverns. (Best gift…
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Why Writing Highly Personal Songs can Work in Your Favor
The other day, I was surfing Quora looking for conversations about songwriting, when one caught my eye. Someone had asked (to the extent of), “I write…
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If You’re Scared to Death, You’re Doing it Right
Allowing yourself to do what you love can be an incredibly scary thing. For some people, this might seem strange. But for anyone who is…
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